ABBA The Museum

May 7, 2013 5:45 AM

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Journalists attend the press viewing of world's first permanent ABBA museum, on May 6, 2013, in Stockholm, on the eve of the official opening. The group dominated the 1970s disco scene with their catchy melodies and kitsch dance routines. less

Journalists attend the press viewing of world's first permanent ABBA museum, on May 6, 2013, in Stockholm, on the eve of the official opening. The group dominated the 1970s disco scene with their catchy ... more

Fireworks light up the sky over the Swedish Music Hall of Fame during the inauguration of the ABBA The Museum on May 6, 2013.

Fireworks light up the sky over the Swedish Music Hall of Fame during the inauguration of the ABBA The Museum on May 6, 2013.

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Bjorn Ulvaeus, former member of legendary Swedish pop group ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum at the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in Stockholm. ABBA's collected works will be showcased at the new exhibit venue. less

Bjorn Ulvaeus, former member of legendary Swedish pop group ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum at the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in Stockholm. ABBA's collected works will be showcased at the ... more

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Annifrid Reuss-Lyngstad, former member of ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum.

Annifrid Reuss-Lyngstad, former member of ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum.

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Benny Andersson, former member of ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum in Stockholm.

Benny Andersson, former member of ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of ABBA The Museum in Stockholm.

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Travel back to Gamleby Folkets Park, where ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson first met in 1966. Björn was a member of the Hootenanny Singers, while Benny was the keyboard player in Sweden’s biggest pop band, The Hep Stars. less

Travel back to Gamleby Folkets Park, where ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson first met in 1966. Björn was a member of the Hootenanny Singers, while Benny was the keyboard player in Sweden’s biggest ... more

In the dressing room at the museum, you'll experience the feeling of the members having just entered the stage, and still smell the perfume in the room. (Pictured: Agnetha prepares for going on stage.)

In the dressing room at the museum, you'll experience the feeling of the members having just entered the stage, and still smell the perfume in the room. (Pictured: Agnetha prepares for going on stage.)

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Agnetha and Frida in a private jet on tour in 1979.

Agnetha and Frida in a private jet on tour in 1979.

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This photo was taken at Djurgården in Stockholm, where ABBA The Museum is now located.

This photo was taken at Djurgården in Stockholm, where ABBA The Museum is now located.

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